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Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Children with tuberculosis at Highwood (or High Wood) Hospital, Brentwood, Essex. Beds were placed on the balconies to provide sun and fresh air. The site was originally opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for the treatment of ophthalmia in children. Its later roles included the care of long-term geriatric patients and mentally handicapped children
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Asylums Balconies Balcony Beds Brentwood Disability Disabled Elderly Essex Fresh Geriatric Handicap Handicapped Health Mental Mentally Metropolitan Ophthalmia Patients Poverty Psychiatric Schools Treatment Tuberculosis Workhouse Workhouses 1925 Highwood
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Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex: A Snapshot of Healthcare and Compassion in the 1920s This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment at Highwood Hospital in Brentwood, Essex, during the 1920s. The image reveals a group of children, some with disabilities and others suffering from tuberculosis, enjoying the sun and fresh air on the hospital balconies. The site, originally opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904, initially served as a treatment center for ophthalmia in children. As the years passed, Highwood Hospital's roles expanded to include the care of long-term geriatric patients and mentally handicapped children. The hospital's history is a testament to the evolving understanding of healthcare needs and the compassionate response of the community. The children in the photograph are seen lying on makeshift beds placed on the balconies, their faces turned towards the sun. This innovative approach to treatment reflects the medical understanding of the importance of fresh air and sunlight in the care of tuberculosis patients. The image also offers a glimpse into the living conditions of the time. The children, many of whom were likely impoverished, were provided with a minimal yet essential education within the hospital walls. The presence of workhouses and asylums in the area during this period further underscores the societal challenges of the era. Despite the hardships, the photograph conveys a sense of resilience and hope. The children, dressed in simple clothing, appear content as they soak up the sun, their laughter and playful expressions adding a touch of normalcy to their daily lives. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the historical significance of Highwood Hospital and the dedicated efforts of those who worked there to provide care and support to those in need.
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